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4th November 2005, 01:49 PM
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I think this spear is actually African ,the cross section is something I have seen on African spears before and the steel 'ferrule' is also a very African characteristic.
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4th November 2005, 04:51 PM
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I agree with Justin on the origin of the piece .
Also I would think that to cause spin in flight some longitudinal twist would have to be forged in to the head . Also I would think to induce this spinning action more force/velocity would have to be generated than the Human arm is capable of . |
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4th November 2005, 05:57 PM
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This is a stabbing spear from the south and south central areas of Africa people like the Shona. It was never intended for throwing. The other end would have a flat rounded piece of iron some 4-6 inches long attached the same way as the blade with iron binding to give weight to a thrust and to act as a balance. I am sorry I cannot show you a complete example but other members will I am sure be able to. Tim
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